Spotlight/Review: The Art of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – Leah Gallo

A stunning visual tour of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, filled with exclusive interviews, on-set photography, and special introductions by director Tim Burton and Peculiar Children series author Ransom Riggs.

Tim Burton's adaptation of the Ransom Riggs novel Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is one of the most anticipated films of the year—and this lavishly illustrated companion offers a thrilling behind-the-scenes look. Written and designed by two of Burton's longtime collaborators, this book chronicles every step in the making of the film—from script development and casting to concept art, set design, costumes, visual effects, and much more. Filled with exclusive interviews, on-set photography, and special introductions by Tim Burton and Ransom Riggs, this deluxe hardcover volume is a terrific gift for peculiars of all ages!

I recall my first few “encounters” with Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. The cover haunted me every time I went to the bookstore. I wanted to know the backstory of the girl levitating off the ground. After reading the first book – my love affair for Miss Peregrine began. If you look at my Miss Peregrine’s collection – you know that the love is real.

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is a magical place so it I knew it would take a genius to bring it to the big scene. Enter Tim Burton, once you hear that name, you find the nearest theater and prepare to be blown away.

The Art of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is a must-have for all the Peculiar fans of the World. The blockbuster movie has a star-studded cast that includes, Eva Green, Samuel Jackson, Dame Judi Dench, and much more. The Art of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children takes readers behind the scenes of the blockbuster movie. Ransom Riggs writes the foreword for the book. I was so excited to read what he was thinking before and after writing this series. His story will inspire people to never give up on their dreams. The introduction is written by Tim Burton. Just reading the foreword & introduction, I knew I was in for a treat.

This book is packed with stunning photographs, sketches, insights from the cast and behind-the-scenes shots from the set that will leave readers with an enthralling experience.

As a fan of the series, I highly recommend The Art of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.